Home to Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure and numerous other scenic locations, Rutherford County is a fantastic setting to relax and enjoy all nature has to offer.

Nestled in the foothills of Western North Carolina, Rutherford County boasts breathtaking views of rolling mountains in a rural setting complete with abundant open space, natural forests, lakes and farm land.

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Facebook "Likes" Rutherford County video

North Carolina Lt. GovernorWalter Dalton, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco, Facebook Site Operations Director Tom Furlong, US Representative Patrick McHenry, Rutherford County Commissioner Susan Crowe, Forest City Mayor Dennis Tarlton, and EDC Chairman Keven McCammon reveal Rutherford County, NC's newest "Friend." Furlong says that Rutherford County offers the best mix of what Facebook was looking for: Business climate, wonderful site, power infrastructure and a wonderful environment in which to run a data center.